Ngs Scientist

Would you like to be part of a dynamic and exciting** Data Science** organisation that uses cutting edge technologies to deliver a world changing product that has a direct impact on the lives of cancer and rare disease patients worldwide? Join our Genomic Research team in Rolle and use your exceptional technical skills to help us deliver on our mission of democratizing Data-Driven Medicine. Our products are used by thousands of healthcare institutions globally and provide world leading capabilities for the analysis of genomic, clinical, and imaging data.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, proactive and organized individual to join our research and development team, able to adapt to our continually evolving environment. You will need to be comfortable talking directly to colleagues and clients that have a wide range of technical knowledge, in an international environment. We prize intellectual ability over experience, with an aptitude to learn and challenge the status quo.

The job is located in our new lab in **Rolle, Switzerland.**

**Your main responsibilities include, but are not limited to**
- Preparing NGS libraries and sequencing using different technologies
- Staying up-to-date on emerging NGS technologies
- Working closely with a team of data analysts to design and execute experiments that answer key questions about genetic targets and disease pathways
- Evaluating protocols and data obtained from NGS experiments using different technologies and prepare relevant documentation
- Preparing data for presentation to internal and external audience

**Requirements**:

- A PhD in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry or any relevant discipline
- 2-5 years of relevant industrial, academic or clinical experience
- Proven experience and strong background in molecular biology techniques
- Knowledge in NGS technologies and hands-on experience in Sequencing platforms
- **Experience in medical device development under design control preferred**

**Benefits**
- Career opportunities in a fast-growing company with worldwide reputation
- A flexible and friendly working environment with a collaborative atmosphere
- Fantastic office and lab locations in Switzerland
- An exciting company mission that brings together science and technology to directly impact the lives of patients with life threatening illness.
- A fast-growing company with plenty of opportunity for personal growth and development

**Start**: ASAP (or as agreed)

**Contract type**: permanent full-time

**Application process**:

- As committed employer, SOPHiA GENETICS offers everyone the same opportunities to access employment regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, social status, disability or age. SOPHiA GENETICS strives to develop an inclusive work environment that reflects the diversity of its employees. All information will be treated confidentially in accordance with the Employment Equity Act._